Muscle contraction disease in dogs is a type of seizure. The cause of the condition usually involves a dog’s nervous system. Thankfully, the condition is quite rare in dogs. Also, dogs remain ...

Dogs can pull muscles similarly to humans, often resulting in limping or decreased activity due to pain. The most common causes of pulled muscles in dogs include exuberant activity, inflammatory ...

Ever wonder why dogs are able to melt hearts the way they do? A group of researchers in the U.S. and the United Kingdom may have an answer for you. As it turns out, researchers discovered dogs have a ...

Every dog owner knows how hard it can be to say no to "puppy-dog eyes," but a new study shines light on how canine facial expressions evolved and why humans are able to understand them so well.

The muscles that allow for the "puppy-dog eyes" in domestic dogs is undeveloped in wolves, suggesting that the adorable look evolved to captivate humans. (Pictured: The author's dog, Smoky.) Courtesy ...

New preliminary data offers insight into why we may find dogs to be so darn lovable. A study found that dogs generally have faster facial muscles than wolves—muscles that allow them to quickly react ...